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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Sensitivity measures at about 94dB, which is nice
- Output levels are quite good with low distortion and compression when crossed with a subwoofer
Product Considerations
- Linearity of the speaker takes a hit, in part, to the HF boost
- Directivity in the horizontal region is poor with a narrowing response through the midrange
- Listeners sitting to the side of the speaker more than about ±15° are going to suffer from some speech intelligibility issues
- Elevated treble response rises to as much as +4dB above the average sensitivity levels above 8kHz
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Reference Premiere (RP) series, the 'II' version of the RP series generally has a more toned down treble
Takeaway: The Klipsch RP-404C II center channel speaker has nice sensitivity and good output levels with low distortion when used with a subwoofer. Consider this speaker if you are sitting directly in front of it and want clear output levels.
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Manufacturer's details
- Tweeter: 1" LTS Titanium Diaphragm
- Woofers: Four 4" Cerametallic
- Horn Design: 90° x 90° silicone composite hybrid Tractrix
Brand highlights
We analyzed reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—and what stands out most is the following:
- Klipsch has a long-standing design philosophy centered around horn-loaded drivers, which contributes to their products' high sensitivity and wide dynamic range.
- The brand's products often feature a distinctive aesthetic blend of retro styling with modern, high-quality materials, making them a unique addition to any listening space.
- Klipsch speakers are celebrated for their ability to deliver high volume levels, and have very unique character that audiophiles with certain tastes can really appreciate.
Select products
Klipsch speakers share the horn idea, and a Tractrix horn on the tweeter moves high frequencies into the room efficiently, with less distortion. The R-40M is the entry, a bookshelf speaker for upgrading a basic setup. The RP-8000F II adds dual 8 inch woofers in a floorstander, so bass goes deeper and fills a larger room. The Jubilee tops the range by horn loading the bass too, with an active crossover, so low notes arrive as efficiently as the highs. The Fives are powered speakers with a phono input.
- Start here. Someone upgrading from basic audio on a tight budget in a small room should take the R-40M, the cheapest speaker listed and a bookshelf model.
- Sweet spot. The RP-600M II gives a stereo buyer a 6.5 inch woofer for fuller bass than smaller bookshelf models, plus bi-wiring terminals that send highs and lows down separate cables for a clearer midrange.
- All in. The Jubilee is a separate top model priced well above the Jubilee 75th, for the listener who wants the clearest, lowest-distortion horn sound, as though the musicians are in the room.
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